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VPDcurt,

I'm no expert but if you have ANY doubts about surgery ... now is the time to back up a bit and take a second look.

There are ways for your medical team to search out the pain generator in your case, and it sounds like that is a piece of the puzzle that you have issues with. It might be prudent to take a closer look prior to going through with the surgery. It might only delay things by a few days and you might have a much better picture of what is going on.

BTW, have they done any bone density studies on the area to be repaired.. it's always a good thing to know your bone health before they start removing and replacing things.. Just a thought ... and again shouldn't add a large time delay.

Good Luck to you in your decision process and please let us know how things turn out !!!!